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zurud · 08-22-2011, 04:29 AM

I am using ebay tubular manifold. I've heard people tsuggestion to brace the turbo to prevent manifold cracking. The turbo on my supra is braced from factory. One up and one down. Can I see some pictures of some sr20det turbo bracing. I keep looking at my turbo (garrett gt2871r) and cannot find any place to brace it. My manifold is heat wrapped and is silicone coated. For bracing it must be from underneath.

Thanks

element2301 · 08-22-2011, 05:19 AM

Most aftermarket manifolds come with a bolt on brace like the one below.

Attachment 28467

s13silvia123 · 08-23-2011, 12:55 PM

reweld that brace that comes the manifold or make your own bracing.

zurud · 08-24-2011, 03:07 AM

That brace is covered by turbine housing. It is way too short for the weight of the turbo to be effective. The brace shoild be like intake manifold support and its only supporting aluminium.

Zacho · 08-24-2011, 03:32 AM

In my opinion and own experience...this is the only way to do it on a stainless manifold. I have done flange to flange braces on cheap manifolds and they didnt fair to well. I'm no expert but I think it may be due to the manifold material expanding in directions opposing the brace (flange to flange) and putting stress on it.

Drifting-pedobear · 08-24-2011, 03:41 AM

^excuse to make cool metal things. BAWS

08-22-2011, 04:29 AM	#1
zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Turbo brace I am using ebay tubular manifold. I've heard people tsuggestion to brace the turbo to prevent manifold cracking. The turbo on my supra is braced from factory. One up and one down. Can I see some pictures of some sr20det turbo bracing. I keep looking at my turbo (garrett gt2871r) and cannot find any place to brace it. My manifold is heat wrapped and is silicone coated. For bracing it must be from underneath. Thanks

08-22-2011, 05:19 AM	#2
element2301 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Most aftermarket manifolds come with a bolt on brace like the one below. Attachment 28467 Last edited by element2301; 01-06-2014 at 08:07 AM..

08-23-2011, 12:55 PM	#3
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 42 Posts: 3,266 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	reweld that brace that comes the manifold or make your own bracing. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

08-24-2011, 03:41 AM	#6
Drifting-pedobear Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seattle, wa Age: 33 Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	^excuse to make cool metal things. BAWS __________________ RIGHTWHEELDRIVE.com

08-24-2011, 03:07 AM	#4
zurud Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: evansville, in Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That brace is covered by turbine housing. It is way too short for the weight of the turbo to be effective. The brace shoild be like intake manifold support and its only supporting aluminium.

08-24-2011, 03:32 AM	#5
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	In my opinion and own experience...this is the only way to do it on a stainless manifold. I have done flange to flange braces on cheap manifolds and they didnt fair to well. I'm no expert but I think it may be due to the manifold material expanding in directions opposing the brace (flange to flange) and putting stress on it.